Documentation, Images and Data
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Image Information
Information Box:
Found at the left side of the image browsing applications and a number of
controls and settings that will allow users to browse, play, preview, and
download imagery from either the Natural Color or the Enhanced Color collections.
Below is a brief guide to understanding those controls. Simply select one of the
topics to find out more.
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Downloading Imagery
At the top of the image information box is the filename for the image
which is currently displaying in the main viewport. You can click
on this to automatically download that image in full resolution (2048x2048px)
Alternately, you can also click on the image in the main viewport to view
the full-sized version of the image, which can also then be
downloaded if desired.
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Viewing Help Information
The question mark icon represents further help information or clarification.
Either hover or click on the icon to view more information about that item.
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Switching Units of Measurement
You can tap on the Switch Units logo at any time in order to toggle between
units in kilometers versus units in miles.
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Toggling between Image Collections
When available, the "Toggle Date" link allows you to switch back and forth between
the Enhanced Image collection and the Natural Color collection for a given date.
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Video Controls
Video control buttons are available to enable you to play and pause
the video slideshow animation at any time.
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Thumbnail Controls
For non-mobile devices, there is a "Hide" icon available which allows you to
show or hide the thumbnail listing of available slides on a given date.
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Browsing by Date
Clicking on the date will display a pop-up calendar from which you can browse
and select alternate dates to display in the slideshow.
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Global Visualization
The black and silver animation of the earth depicts the precise global
placement of continents in the image that is currently displaying.
This allows users to be aware of the continental placement when cloud
coverage otherwise obscures them from view.